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Flo Rida will not perform at Auburn Airwaves

By Staff Report | March 4

UPC posted on their social media accounts the announcement of Flo Rida's cancellation "due to conflicting international show commitments."

Heavy rains delay plans to plant descendent oak trees

By Staff Report | March 4

University officials have canceled plans to plant the descendant oak trees in Samford Park this weekend, March 4-5.

University to positivity on Yik Yak

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 3

In recent years, ever-changing technology and social media growth have affected the social dynamic among university students, and unfortunately some of these changes have been negative due to hateful messages on applications such as Yik Yak.

Report shows SGA mostly Greek

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | March 3

Seventy-two percent of SGA members are affiliated with a sorority or fraternity, while only 25 percent of the general student body participates in the Greek system.

War Eagle Flying Team qualifies for nationals

By Jim Little | Editor-in-Chief | March 3

Students in Auburn University’s aviation program will take their flying skills to a national championship in Columbus, Ohio, from May 9–14.

​Auburn junior named finalist for Harry S. Truman Scholarship

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 3

Sarah Pitts, junior with a double major in English literature and Spanish, was recently named a finalist for one of the nation’s most prestigious academic scholarships.

SGA introduces new executives and new outreach position

By Claire Tully | Campus Writer | March 2

Newly elected senators met Feb. 29 to discuss parliamentary procedures, introduce new executive officers and participate in a mock senate run-through. During executive introductions, SGA Vice President Brandon Honeywell introduced the newest position on SGA’s executive board: assistant vice president of outreach.

'Terrorism and Voices of Reason in the Muslim World' discussion set for March 3

By Staff Report | March 2

The Atlantic Institute will sponsor an interactive discussion, "Terrorism and Voices of Reason in the Muslim World," Thursday, March 3 in the Foy Auditorium.

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | February 29

Possible pedestrian plaza and other options discussed at open forum

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | February 29

Potential plans for the Mell Corridor were proposed in front of community members, students, faculty and staff in the Foy ballroom. Questionnaires were distributed for the audience to fill out as representatives from Facilities Management presented various alternatives for how the Mell Street space could be developed.

Auburn professors examine condition of Alabama’s banking industry

By Staff Report | February 29

A comprehensive study of Alabama’s banking industry released by faculty in Auburn University’s Raymond J.

Auburn nursing dean hosting golf outing to benefit animal-assisted therapy program

By Staff Report | February 29

Auburn University School of Nursing Dean Gregg Newschwander is hosting a golf outing to raise funds for an alternative therapy area in the school’s new building, currently being constructed on campus, according to a University press release.  The event will be held on Friday, March 11, at Opelika’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National, with a shotgun start scheduled for 8 a.m. The specialized area in the new building will serve the school’s animal-assisted therapy program, Canines Assisting Rehabilitation and Education, or CAREing Paws, the release states. Assistant Professor Stuart Pope started the program four years ago as a way for students to learn about animal-assisted therapy through classroom teaching and hands-on clinical experiences. The program works with two dogs: Miller, a golden retriever, and Choa, a yellow Labrador retriever, for therapy visits. “The program made me realize the important role animals, especially dogs, can play in people’s lives,” said Audrey Pattillo, senior in nursing, in the release. “They bring feelings of love and companionship that cannot be fulfilled from anything else.

'Stump for Trump' bus rolls onto campus, draws supporters and protesters

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | February 29

Trump supporters — and protesters — gathered in the field across from the Medical Clinic today to greet the "Stump for Trump" campaign bus.

Keeping up with the presidential candidates

By Rachel Sprouse l Campus Writer | February 26

For many Auburn students, this year's presidential election on Nov. 8, 2016, will be their first.

Keshia Knight Pulliam from 'Cosby Show' to speak at University

By Staff Report | February 26

Keshia Knight Pulliam will be the keynote speaker for the Multicultural Center's Women's HERstory Month event Wednesday, March 9, at 6 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom at Auburn University, according to a University press release. The event is free and open to the public.

Donald Trump campaign to make a stop in Auburn Feb. 25

By Staff Report | February 25

The "Stump for Trump" bus will be on the corner of S. Donahue Drive and W. Samford Avenue Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Rodeo time pushed back for safety precautions

By Andria Moore | Campus Reporter | February 25

"Rodeo won't start until 1:30 p.m. this year and the gates themselves won't open until 11 a.m.," said Bryan Murdock, co-chairman of Alpha Psi Rodeo. "In past years, gates and parking would open much sooner, and people would be on site for 12 plus hours."

Tarantula in Black: Almunus names new species after Johnny Cash

By Ameera Steward | Campus Writer | February 24

A team of researchers, led by Chris Hamilton, former doctoral student in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University, discovered a previously unknown species of tarantula near Folsom Prison in California. The team named the new species after singer-songwriter Johnny Cash.